Damp Proofing & Membranes delivered to Dunoon

What damp proofing can we deliver to Dunoon?

• Liquid DPM and tankingCoatings for screeds and below-ground walls.
• Weep ventsFor drainage and ventilation at the base of cavities and over trays.
• Radon barriersGas-resistant membranes for areas that need radon protection.
• DPC rollsPolymer and bitumen damp-proof course in standard wall widths.
• Cavity trays and stop endsTo direct water out of the cavity over openings.

Damp Proofing & Membranes: choosing well

Laps and joints

DPM and DPC need generous laps and sealed joints; follow the manufacturer's guidance.

Is radon protection needed?

Parts of the UK need radon protection in new buildings and extensions. UKHSA radon maps show the areas; the council's building standards service will tell you what applies.

In Scotland most building work needs a building warrant from the local authority, assessed against the Building Standards Technical Handbooks.

A quick quantity check

An extension in Dunoon with 36 m of cavity wall needs DPC in both leaves: about 3 rolls in 30 m lengths once laps are allowed for. A 50 m² floor slab needs about 57.5 m² of DPM including laps, which is 1 roll of 4 × 25 m sheeting.

Delivering damp proofing in Dunoon

Rolls are light enough to travel with a mixed load and are handed off at the kerb. Dunoon is in an area where deliveries are priced individually because of the distance and access, so we quote each order separately.

• Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.
• In summer Dunoon gets around 17h 36m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.
• Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.

Damp Proofing & Membranes questions

Do you deliver damp proofing to trades and homeowners in Dunoon?

Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.

Do I need a radon barrier?

It depends on where you are. In radon-affected areas building standards require radon protection in new buildings and extensions.

Can you deliver damp proofing to a site with restricted access in Dunoon?

Usually, yes. Tell us about the access when you ask for a price and we will plan the vehicle and offload, or say if a smaller vehicle is needed.

What is the difference between DPC and DPM?

DPC is a strip built into walls to stop damp rising through the masonry. DPM is a sheet laid under a concrete floor slab. They are lapped together so there is no gap.